Cuppa Jax - Reggie Fullwood, Operation New Hope

1301 Riverplace Boulevard,Jacksonville FL 32207

12 October, 2022

Description

Cost $15 -- Breakfast provided by Village Bread Cafe Wednesday, Oct. 12 8 a.m.- 9 a.m. Riverplace Tower Mezzanine About the speakerReggie Fullwood is the President and CEO of Operation New Hope, which provides support, life and job skills training for people with a history of involvement with the criminal justice system, and places them in employment that offers a sustainable quality of life. In this role, Reggie manages the day-to-day operations of the organization and its programs. He previously served as the Chief Operations Officer and Program Director for the agency’s nationally recognized Ready4Work reentry initiative. In 1999, he became the youngest person ever elected to the Jacksonville City Council where he represented District 9 and served two terms. While on the City Council, he chaired several committees including Finance twice, which is responsible for balancing the city’s annual budget. Reggie was elected to the Florida Legislature in 2010 and represented District 13 for six years before resigning from office due to legal issues, which helped shape his passion for the work he does at Operation New Hope. He uses his personal testimony to inspire clients and has become an advocate for second chances and criminal justice reform. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a minor in Political Science from the University of North Florida. He also attended Morehouse College in Atlanta and is a graduate of Leadership Florida. About Cuppa JaxBased on Tampa's successful Café con Tampa events, Cuppa Jax is launching this fall, holding gatherings for neighborhood and community leaders that are open to everyone in Jacksonville. Join us on Wednesday mornings in Riverplace Tower on the Southbank to discuss important issues facing our city. Scheduled speakers will talk for 10-15 minutes. The rest of the time is spent with Q&A and discussion of relevant issues brought up by participants. We also encourage attendees to make community announcements at the beginning of the program. Some important things to note:No membership fee. Unlike many other discussion forums in Jacksonville, there is no membership fee to attend or participate in Cuppa Jax. We do ask attendees to cover the cost of coffee and breakfast provided by Village Bread Cafe. If you cannot attend due to the cost of the event, please email [email protected] with a request for a scholarship and we will be glad to cover your ticket. Topical and timely. We are seeking local thought leaders who can discuss and educate about important community issues to speak at future dates. We don’t accept offers to speak about or pitch organizations. Cuppa Jax is non-partisan, and does not endorse candidates or issues. An offer to speak does not constitute an endorsement. It's simply an opportunity for the community to have a meaningful discussion. Directions:We meet at Riverplace Tower, also known as the Ameris Bank building. This is a walkable location along the Southbank Riverwalk and also convenient to JTA's First Coast Flyer and the Skyway's Riverplace Station. There is limited free street parking, and paid parking is also available in a neighboring surface lot and garage. Entering from the Riverwalk: take the stairs or elevator next to Village Bread Company up to the mezzanine. Entering from Riverplace Blvd: take the escalators and walk toward the back of the building, behind the Ameris Bank offices. Entering from the garage: make a right at the first bank of elevators and another right into the hallway between the Ameris Bank offices. Entering from the driveway between Riverplace Tower and the Doubletree: Walk down the hallway to the left, and make another left toward Village Bread Company. Take the elevator or stairs near Village Bread Company to the meeting space.